https://www.nation.co.ke/image/view/-/5410240/highRes/2530491/-/maxw/600/-/p6ujnz/-/ken_pix.jpg — Malkia Strikers players celebrate a point during their Olympics qualifier against Cameroon at Palais polyvalent des sports (Paposy) Arena in Yaounde on January 7, 2020. PHOTO | SAMUEL GACHARIRA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Malkia Strikers draw Brazil, Japan in Olympics

31 Jan 2020, 13:38 by AGNES MAKHANDIA

In Summary

Kenya qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Games earlier this month in Yaounde, Cameroon.

Kenya will face hosts Japan, two-time Olympic gold medallists Brazil, European champions Serbia, Korea and Dominican Republic in Group A of the Tokyo Olympics which is set to run from July 24 to August 9 this year.

Kenya qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Games earlier this month in Yaounde, Cameroon. The Paul Bitok-coached side defeated Botswana, Egypt, Cameroon and Nigeria to book the sole slot reserved for Africa in the quadrennial bonanza.

Kenya, who are making a return to the Summer Games after a 16-year hiatus, will battle for the top two slots which will guarantee them of a place on the semi-finals.

World champions and 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallists China headline Group B which also features USA, Russia, Italy, Argentina and Turkey.

Women Pools

Pool A: Japan- Serbia- Brazil- Korea- Dominican Republic- Kenya

Pool B: China- USA- Russia- Italy- Argentina- Turkey

Men Pools

Pool A: Japan- Poland- Italy- Canada- Iran- Venezuela

Pool B: Brazil. USA- Russia- Argentina- France- Tunisia